200+ Transportation & Delivery Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Observed local government pay is strongest for the trucking core of this market: BLS puts Kansas City heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at about $61,850 a year and $29.74 an hour as of May 2025. Posting-based pay signals are directionally similar but not the same measure: Revelio Public Labor Statistics shows a mean offered salary of about $60,982 on new Missouri transportation & delivery openings in August 2026, based on 1,393 salary-observed postings. Categorywide local postings are much wider than that anchor, with hourly-paid ads centering on about $20 to $23 an hour and salary-posted ads centering on about $89k to $98k. Recent local examples show the spread clearly, from UPS delivery-driver ads at about $18-$25 an hour to Staffmark Class A roles at $27.50-$29.50 an hour, Coca-Cola route-driver roles at an estimated $65k-$85k a year, and a Penske regional Class A role around $130,000 annually plus incentives.

Full August 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 147 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $45,760 at the 25th percentile, $53,040 at the median and $71,058 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of September 25, 2026

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What our analysts see this month

Competitive market | next 3-6 months

Kansas City is still a workable market for Transportation & Delivery, but it is not an easy apply-anywhere market. The metro's overall payroll base was roughly stable through mid-2026, and heavy and tractor-trailer truck driving remains one of the area's biggest transportation occupations with 18,230 jobs and a location quotient of 1.25. The catch is that current direction-of-hiring signals are softer than the broad labor market: Revelio Public Labor Statistics shows Missouri transportation & delivery employment down 1.0% year over year and active postings down 25.3% year over year in August 2026.

Best positioned: Applicants with a Class A CDL, current DOT physical, a clean safety record, and willingness to work local or regional on-site shifts have the best odds right now.

Main caution: Do not assume the categorywide posted salary band is typical take-home pay; many entry delivery roles sit much lower, while the biggest numbers come from specialized CDL and regional jobs.

From the August 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 201 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Domino's Inc.: 22 open roles
2. Domino's: 16 open roles
3. ClassATransport.com, LLC.: 11 open roles
4. Ryderscs: 6 open roles
5. Impact Fulfillment Services: 5 open roles
6. TEC Expedited: 5 open roles
7. Hallcon Corporation: 4 open roles
8. Ryder System, Inc.: 4 open roles
9. Buddy Moore Trucking, Inc.: 3 open roles
10. Carvana: 3 open roles

Where the openings are

• Kansas City: 98
• Olathe: 17
• Lenexa: 16
• Overland Park: 14
• Riverside: 8
• Shawnee: 7
• Lee's Summit: 7
• Belton: 5

Work arrangement

on-site 182 (94%), remote 9 (5%), hybrid 3 (2%)

Where the demand is

Real opportunity is concentrated in recurring route work and freight-moving employers, not in one dominant company. In the visible local posting mix, transportation accounts for about 40% of demand, followed by restaurants at about 15%, food & beverage at about 10%, wholesale at about 10%, and logistics at about 10%. The employer sample is fragmented rather than dominated by one player, with Dominos, Papa Johns, Ryder System, Inc., Ryderscs, and Hallcon Corporation among the most consistently active names over the last 90 days. That mix points to three practical lanes. First, CDL freight and route delivery offer the best pay upside, especially where employers value safety compliance, vehicle inspection, and Class A credentials. Second, restaurant and light-delivery roles offer the easiest entry, but usually at lower pay and with less schedule control. Third, school transportation has become a steadier niche than it was during the shortage period, with KCPS saying higher pay and guaranteed hours helped stabilize staffing through its Zum partnership.

• CDL freight and dedicated route delivery (high): Best mix of pay and demand for candidates with a Class A CDL, DOT readiness, and strong safety habits.
• Restaurant, parcel, and light local delivery (moderate): Most accessible entry lane, but usually lower-paid and more exposed to variable schedules and turnover.
• School transportation and shuttle-style driving (moderate): A steadier alternative for candidates who value predictable hours and can work within stricter child-safety and route routines.

Where to focus: If you want the best balance of access and pay, focus first on local or regional Class A roles and beverage or wholesale route delivery before generic last-mile driving.

Roles worth searching next

• Logistics coordinator: It is a natural pivot for drivers who already understand routes, delivery windows, and exception handling.
• Inventory control specialist: Drivers with scanning, proof-of-delivery, and stock-handling experience can move into inventory-heavy operations roles.
• Warehouse lead or shipping supervisor: Forklift, inventory, and handoff experience translate well into frontline warehouse leadership.
• Fleet maintenance coordinator: Drivers who know inspections, defect reporting, and uptime issues can shift toward fleet support without becoming a mechanic.

What postings ask for

• Class A CDL (premium | immediate): A Class A CDL shows up among the most common local requirements, and Kansas City's freight-hub role supports consistent demand for CDL A drivers. Who: Anyone targeting truck, beverage, dedicated-route, or higher-paying regional work.
• Valid driver's license (table_stakes | immediate): It is one of the most commonly listed baseline requirements in local postings. Who: Entry-level delivery applicants and career switchers.
• DOT physical (table_stakes | immediate): It appears among common local requirements and helps employers screen for immediate driving readiness. Who: CDL candidates and anyone applying to regulated commercial-driving jobs.
• Safety compliance and vehicle inspection (table_stakes | immediate): Safety compliance, vehicle inspection, and safe driving are all prominent local skill requests, and local incidents have kept delivery and trucking safety under visible scrutiny. Who: All drivers, especially mid-career applicants who need to prove reliability.
• Forklift operation (differentiator | near-term): Forklift operation is a recurring hard-skill request locally, and some Kansas City training options bundle forklift credentials with driving preparation. Who: Route drivers who load and unload, warehouse-to-driver switchers, and candidates targeting beverage or wholesale distribution.
• Inventory management and handoff accuracy (differentiator | near-term): Inventory management appears in local skill demand, which matters for route jobs that blend driving with scanning, proof of delivery, and stock handling. Who: Delivery drivers moving into route, beverage, wholesale, or service-heavy accounts.

Questions about this market

What do Transportation & Delivery roles pay in Kansas City, MO-KS?

Observed local government pay is strongest for the trucking core of this market: BLS puts Kansas City heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at about $61,850 a year and $29.74 an hour as of May 2025. Posting-based pay signals are directionally similar but not the same measure: Revelio Public Labor Statistics shows a mean offered salary of about $60,982 on new Missouri transportation & delivery openings in August 2026, based on 1,393 salary-observed postings. Categorywide local postings are much wider than that anchor, with hourly-paid ads centering on about $20 to $23 an hour and salary-posted ads centering on about $89k to $98k. Recent local examples show the spread clearly, from UPS delivery-driver ads at about $18-$25 an hour to Staffmark Class A roles at $27.50-$29.50 an hour, Coca-Cola route-driver roles at an estimated $65k-$85k a year, and a Penske regional Class A role around $130,000 annually plus incentives. Kansas City looks like a solid pay market for CDL trucking and a middling one for general delivery. Local heavy-truck pay is slightly above the national median for that occupation, while lighter delivery and courier work can land well below truck-driver rates.

Where is demand for Transportation & Delivery roles in Kansas City, MO-KS concentrated?

Real opportunity is concentrated in recurring route work and freight-moving employers, not in one dominant company. In the visible local posting mix, transportation accounts for about 40% of demand, followed by restaurants at about 15%, food & beverage at about 10%, wholesale at about 10%, and logistics at about 10%. The employer sample is fragmented rather than dominated by one player, with Dominos, Papa Johns, Ryder System, Inc., Ryderscs, and Hallcon Corporation among the most consistently active names over the last 90 days. That mix points to three practical lanes. First, CDL freight and route delivery offer the best pay upside, especially where employers value safety compliance, vehicle inspection, and Class A credentials. Second, restaurant and light-delivery roles offer the easiest entry, but usually at lower pay and with less schedule control. Third, school transportation has become a steadier niche than it was during the shortage period, with KCPS saying higher pay and guaranteed hours helped stabilize staffing through its Zum partnership.

Which employers are hiring the most Transportation & Delivery talent in Kansas City, MO-KS?

Recent postings show the most activity from Dominos (20 postings), Papa Johns (10 postings), Ryder System, Inc. (10 postings), Ryderscs (10 postings), Hallcon Corporation (10 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Transportation & Delivery roles in Kansas City, MO-KS be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 5% are remote and 5% hybrid, with 95% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

How current are these listings?

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